1 Demographic Profile

1.0.1 Race and Ethnicity

White and Non-White Population Composition, 1900-2020. White residents have made up a majority of the population of Charlottesville over the past century, peaking at 85% in 1970. Inherent limitations of and inconsistencies across historical census data collections require simplifying long-term population trends into ‘white’ and ‘nonwhite.’

Figure 1.1: White and Non-White Population Composition, 1900-2020. White residents have made up a majority of the population of Charlottesville over the past century, peaking at 85% in 1970. Inherent limitations of and inconsistencies across historical census data collections require simplifying long-term population trends into ‘white’ and ‘nonwhite.’

Population Composition by Race & Ethnicity, 2013-2023. According to US Census data, in 2023 64% of residents identified as White, 17% as Black or African American, 7% as Asian, 7% as Hispanic or Latino, and 4% as Multiracial. The remaining 1% identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or an other racial identity.

Figure 1.2: Population Composition by Race & Ethnicity, 2013-2023. According to US Census data, in 2023 64% of residents identified as White, 17% as Black or African American, 7% as Asian, 7% as Hispanic or Latino, and 4% as Multiracial. The remaining 1% identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or an other racial identity.

1.0.2 Age & Sex

Age of Residents: 2013 vs 2023. In 2023, 19% of city residents were under 20 years, 46% were between 20 and 44 years, 20% were 45-64 years, and 12% were 65 years and older.

Figure 1.3: Age of Residents: 2013 vs 2023. In 2023, 19% of city residents were under 20 years, 46% were between 20 and 44 years, 20% were 45-64 years, and 12% were 65 years and older.

Sex by Age Group. In the US Census American Community Survey, 2023, 52% of residents identified as female and 48% identified as male.

Figure 1.4: Sex by Age Group. In the US Census American Community Survey, 2023, 52% of residents identified as female and 48% identified as male.

1.0.3 Nativity & Language

Nativity of Residents. In 2023, 10% of residents were born outside of the United States, including naturalized citizens. 90% of residents were born in the US, in US territories, or born abroad of American parents.

Figure 1.5: Nativity of Residents. In 2023, 10% of residents were born outside of the United States, including naturalized citizens. 90% of residents were born in the US, in US territories, or born abroad of American parents.

Residents Born Outside the US by Place of Birth, 2023. Of foreign-born residents, 50% were born in Asia, 20% Latin America, including Mexico as part of Central America, 17% Europe, 5% Northern America, and 8% Africa.

Figure 1.6: Residents Born Outside the US by Place of Birth, 2023. Of foreign-born residents, 50% were born in Asia, 20% Latin America, including Mexico as part of Central America, 17% Europe, 5% Northern America, and 8% Africa.

Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households, 2023. 84% of households speak only English, 14% of households are multilingual including English, and 2% are limited English speaking households.

Figure 1.7: Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households, 2023. 84% of households speak only English, 14% of households are multilingual including English, and 2% are limited English speaking households.

Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households by Language, 2023. Of the approximately 395 linguistically isolated households, 137 speak Spanish, 51 French, Haitian or Cajun, 49 Arabic, 33 Korean, 17 Other Asian and Pacific Island languages, 76 Other Indo-European languages, 9 Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), 23 other and unspecified languages.

Figure 1.8: Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households by Language, 2023. Of the approximately 395 linguistically isolated households, 137 speak Spanish, 51 French, Haitian or Cajun, 49 Arabic, 33 Korean, 17 Other Asian and Pacific Island languages, 76 Other Indo-European languages, 9 Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), 23 other and unspecified languages.

1.0.4 Disability

Disability Status by Age Group, 2023. Approximately 4,174 people identify as having a disability, with near half of those aged 65 and older (1,652 people).

Figure 1.9: Disability Status by Age Group, 2023. Approximately 4,174 people identify as having a disability, with near half of those aged 65 and older (1,652 people).

Number of people identifying as having a particular disability. Census-defined categories and the number of people include hearing difficulties (779), vision difficulties (444), cognitive difficulties (1,718), ambulatory difficulties (1,848), self-care difficulties (711), and independent living difficulties (1,731).

Figure 1.10: Number of people identifying as having a particular disability. Census-defined categories and the number of people include hearing difficulties (779), vision difficulties (444), cognitive difficulties (1,718), ambulatory difficulties (1,848), self-care difficulties (711), and independent living difficulties (1,731).

1.0.5 LGBTQIA+ Communities

2 Human Development Framework

2.0.1 The Human Development Index

2.0.2 AHDI and the City of Charlottesville

American Human Development Index: Comparison Across Benchmark Localities
American HD Index Health Access to Knowledge Living Standards
Life Expectancy (years) At Least High School Diploma At Least Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Degree School Enrollment Median Earnings (2023 $)
Local
Charlottesville 6.2 79 93% 61% 33% 87% $38,285
Albemarle 7.3 82 94% 61% 31% 85% $51,922
State
Virginia 5.8 78 91% 41% 18% 76% $49,405
Benchmark Localities
Alexandria City 7.9 82 93% 66% 34% 75% $73,247
Lynchburg City 4.0 74 90% 39% 15% 79% $29,505
Richmond City 5.0 75 89% 44% 18% 77% $41,143
Roanoke City 3.8 71 90% 29% 11% 73% $37,740
Williamsburg City 3.5 77 93% 48% 22% 93% $14,331
Arlington 8.9 85 95% 77% 41% 74% $88,306
Data Sources: Life Expectancy: County Health Rankings, 2024. Education and Earnings: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
American Human Development Index by Census Tract. In Charlottesville, the AHDI varies significantly across different neighborhoods, ranging from 2 to 7.8.

Figure 2.1: American Human Development Index by Census Tract. In Charlottesville, the AHDI varies significantly across different neighborhoods, ranging from 2 to 7.8.

Dimensions of the American Human Development Index by Census Tract. The health, education, and income indices are averaged to make the AHDI. In Charlottesville, the education index is relatively high across tracts while the income and health indices are lower.

Figure 2.2: Dimensions of the American Human Development Index by Census Tract. The health, education, and income indices are averaged to make the AHDI. In Charlottesville, the education index is relatively high across tracts while the income and health indices are lower.

Student and non-student residents in neighborhoods surrounding the University
Overall Poverty Rate Non-Student Poverty Rate Received SNAP benefits Residents 18-24 yrs.
10th & Page-Venable 61% 41% 22% 55%
JPA-Fontaine 65% 21% 7% 76%
Barracks-Rugby 20% 9% 2% 37%
Charlottesville Overall 23% 14% 10% 20%
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023

3 Long and Health Life

3.0.1 Life Expectancy

Life Expectancy by Race, 2024. Average life expectancies with confidence intervals for all city residents (79 yrs), Black residents (72 yrs), and white residents (81 yrs).

Figure 3.1: Life Expectancy by Race, 2024. Average life expectancies with confidence intervals for all city residents (79 yrs), Black residents (72 yrs), and white residents (81 yrs).

Average Life Expectancy by Census Tract. Average life expectancy in Charlottesville ranges by tract, from 74 years in the Ridge St. area to 84 years in Locust Grove.

Figure 3.2: Average Life Expectancy by Census Tract. Average life expectancy in Charlottesville ranges by tract, from 74 years in the Ridge St. area to 84 years in Locust Grove.

3.0.2 Food Security

Overall Food Insecurity

1 in 10 people experience food insecurity (14%)

Food Insecurity Rate Among Black Residents

3 in 10 Black individuals experience food insecurity (32%)

Food Insecurity Rate Among Hispanic Residents

2 in 10 Hispanic individuals experience food insecurity (22%)

Food Insecurity Rate Among White Residents

1 in 10 white individuals experience food insecurity (13%)

Child Food Insecurity Rate

2 in 10 children experience food insecurity (17%)
Food Insecurity Rates in the City of Charlottesville, 2022.

Figure 3.3: Food Insecurity Rates in the City of Charlottesville, 2022.

3.0.3 Health Outcomes

Health Outcomes by Census Tract1
ASTHMA HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CANCER DIABETES DEPRESSION HIGH CHOLESTEROL OBESITY
10th & Page-Venable 12% 20% 2% 7% 31% 22% 30%
Barracks-Rugby 10% 23% 6% 8% 27% 28% 29%
Belmont 10% 29% 6% 10% 26% 32% 34%
Downtown Area 9% 29% 9% 9% 23% 34% 29%
Fifeville-Cherry Avenue 11% 31% 5% 12% 25% 30% 38%
Fry's Springs 9% 25% 6% 8% 24% 29% 30%
Greenbrier-Meadows 9% 37% 10% 12% 21% 39% 30%
JPA-Fontaine 11% 17% 2% 5% 29% 20% 27%
Locust Grove 10% 31% 9% 10% 24% 35% 30%
Ridge St. 11% 35% 6% 13% 24% 33% 37%
Rose Hill-Harris-Venable 11% 25% 5% 8% 26% 28% 31%
Woolen Mills 10% 28% 8% 10% 24% 33% 32%
Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health, 2024
1 Health outcome measure definitions available here: https://www.cdc.gov/places/measure-definitions/health-outcomes/index.html
Health Prevention Measures by Census Tract1
ROUTINE CHECKUP DENTAL VISIT MAMMOGRAPHY USE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING
10th & Page-Venable 74% 55% 72% 58%
Barracks-Rugby 75% 67% 77% 72%
Belmont 76% 66% 75% 67%
Downtown Area 78% 76% 79% 78%
Fifeville-Cherry Avenue 76% 59% 79% 66%
Fry's Springs 76% 73% 80% 70%
Greenbrier-Meadows 81% 72% 78% 70%
JPA-Fontaine 72% 49% 70% 58%
Locust Grove 78% 73% 74% 71%
Ridge St. 78% 63% 75% 66%
Rose Hill-Harris-Venable 75% 66% 79% 68%
Woolen Mills 77% 70% 80% 73%
Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health, 2024
1 Health prevention measure definitions available here: https://www.cdc.gov/places/measure-definitions/prevention/index.html

3.0.4 Health Insurance

Residents with No Health Insurance by Race, 2023. Overall, approximately 6% of residents do not have health insurance. This value is 8% for Asian residents, 11% for Black residents, 16% for Hispanic residents, 3% for multiracial and 3% white.

Figure 3.4: Residents with No Health Insurance by Race, 2023. Overall, approximately 6% of residents do not have health insurance. This value is 8% for Asian residents, 11% for Black residents, 16% for Hispanic residents, 3% for multiracial and 3% white.

Residents with No Health Insurance by Census Tract. The percent of residents without health insurance ranges from 1% in Greenbrier-Meadows to 14% in Woolen Mills.

Figure 3.5: Residents with No Health Insurance by Census Tract. The percent of residents without health insurance ranges from 1% in Greenbrier-Meadows to 14% in Woolen Mills.

3.0.5 EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses

EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Year, 12/1/16-7/10/24.

Figure 3.6: EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Year, 12/1/16-7/10/24.

Rate of EMS Responses to Opioid Overdose by Race: 12/1/16-7/10/24

Figure 3.7: Rate of EMS Responses to Opioid Overdose by Race: 12/1/16-7/10/24

EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Census Tract: 12/1/16-7/10/24. The number of emergency services responses to overdoses varies by place.

Figure 3.8: EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Census Tract: 12/1/16-7/10/24. The number of emergency services responses to overdoses varies by place.

4 Access to Knowledge

4.0.1 Degree Attainment

Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity for the population 25 years and over, 2023. While 61% of residents overall have a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% of Black residents, 53% of Hispanic residents, and 71% of white residents have BA's or higher.

Figure 4.1: Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity for the population 25 years and over, 2023. While 61% of residents overall have a bachelor’s degree or higher, 21% of Black residents, 53% of Hispanic residents, and 71% of white residents have BA’s or higher.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree or Higher by Census Tract for the population 25 years and older, 2023. Bachelor's degree attainment ranges from 36% in the Fifeville-Cherry Avenue tract to 78% in the Downtown area.

Figure 4.2: Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher by Census Tract for the population 25 years and older, 2023. Bachelor’s degree attainment ranges from 36% in the Fifeville-Cherry Avenue tract to 78% in the Downtown area.

4.0.2 School Enrollment

School Enrollment (Ages 3-24) by Census Tract, 2023. School enrollment ranges from 76% in Fry's Spring and Downtown to 94% in the Locust Grove tract.

Figure 4.3: School Enrollment (Ages 3-24) by Census Tract, 2023. School enrollment ranges from 76% in Fry’s Spring and Downtown to 94% in the Locust Grove tract.

4.0.3 AP & Dual Enrollment

AP & Dual Enrollment in CCS, 2023-2024. For all students, 10th-12th grades, 56% are taking 1 or more AP courses. For students 11th-12th grades, 32% are enrolled in 1 or more Dual Enrollment courses.

Figure 4.4: AP & Dual Enrollment in CCS, 2023-2024. For all students, 10th-12th grades, 56% are taking 1 or more AP courses. For students 11th-12th grades, 32% are enrolled in 1 or more Dual Enrollment courses.

4.0.4 Suspensions

Short Term Suspension Incidents by Race/Ethnicity in CCS, 2023-2024. While 14% of short-term suspensions are given to white students and 58% to Black students, white students account for 40% of the student body and Black students account for 26%.

Figure 4.5: Short Term Suspension Incidents by Race/Ethnicity in CCS, 2023-2024. While 14% of short-term suspensions are given to white students and 58% to Black students, white students account for 40% of the student body and Black students account for 26%.

4.0.5 Chronic Absenteeism

Chronic Absenteeism in CCS, 2023-2024. The rate of chronic absenteeism for all students is 26%. This is higher for Black, Hispanic, and Multiracial students, as well as economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities.

Figure 4.6: Chronic Absenteeism in CCS, 2023-2024. The rate of chronic absenteeism for all students is 26%. This is higher for Black, Hispanic, and Multiracial students, as well as economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities.

5 Decent Standard of Living: Economic Security and Housing Profile

5.0.1 Earnings and Income

Median Personal Earnings by Sex and Race, 2023. The overall median personal earnings is $38,285. White and multiracial men earn more, at $53,400 and $47,700 respectively, as do white women at $41,600. Black men and women earn around $26,400, and both Hispanic men and women earn around $29,300. Asian men and women earn the least, on average $18,200.

Figure 5.1: Median Personal Earnings by Sex and Race, 2023. The overall median personal earnings is $38,285. White and multiracial men earn more, at $53,400 and $47,700 respectively, as do white women at $41,600. Black men and women earn around $26,400, and both Hispanic men and women earn around $29,300. Asian men and women earn the least, on average $18,200.

Median Household Income by Census Tract, 2023. Annual household income ranges from $19,900 to $113,700 in the City of Charlottesville.

Figure 5.2: Median Household Income by Census Tract, 2023. Annual household income ranges from $19,900 to $113,700 in the City of Charlottesville.

Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity, 2023. Median annual income for all households in Charlottesville is $69,800. For white households, this income is $87,700/year, and $36,500/year for Black households.

Figure 5.3: Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity, 2023. Median annual income for all households in Charlottesville is $69,800. For white households, this income is $87,700/year, and $36,500/year for Black households.

5.0.2 Struggling Families: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

ALICE Thresholds 2010-2022. The ALICE threshold for households under 65 years old was $70,000 in 2022 and $66,000 for 65 years and older.

Figure 5.4: ALICE Thresholds 2010-2022. The ALICE threshold for households under 65 years old was $70,000 in 2022 and $66,000 for 65 years and older.

ALICE Households by Race/Ethnicity, 2022

Figure 5.5: ALICE Households by Race/Ethnicity, 2022

5.0.3 Housing: Renters and Owners

Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI): 2015-2024. Monthly rent has steadily increased from $1,120 in 2015 to $1,900 in 2024.

Figure 5.6: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI): 2015-2024. Monthly rent has steadily increased from $1,120 in 2015 to $1,900 in 2024.

Gross Rent by Census Tract, 2023. Monthly rents vary in the county from $1,060 to $1,760.

Figure 5.7: Gross Rent by Census Tract, 2023. Monthly rents vary in the county from $1,060 to $1,760.

Rent Burdened Households by Census Tract, 2023. The percent of households that are rent burdened ranges from 37% in Woolen Mills to 74% in 10th & Page-Venable.

Figure 5.8: Rent Burdened Households by Census Tract, 2023. The percent of households that are rent burdened ranges from 37% in Woolen Mills to 74% in 10th & Page-Venable.

Home Ownership by Race: 2013 & 2023.

Figure 5.9: Home Ownership by Race: 2013 & 2023.

Home Ownership by Census Tract, 2023. Homeownership ranges significantly in Charlottesville, from 8% in 10th & Page-Venable and JPA-Fontaine to 74% in Greenbrier-Meadows.

Figure 5.10: Home Ownership by Census Tract, 2023. Homeownership ranges significantly in Charlottesville, from 8% in 10th & Page-Venable and JPA-Fontaine to 74% in Greenbrier-Meadows.

5.1 Appendix

5.1.1 Data Sources by Figure/Table

Figure Source
Demographic Profile
Figure 1.1: White and Non-White Population Composition, 1900-2020 U.S. Census Bureau. Race, U.S. Decennial Census 1900-2020. Prepared by Social Explorer.
Figure 1.2: Population Composition by Race & Ethnicity, 2013-2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Hispanic or Latino Origin by Race." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B03002, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B03002?q=B03002&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 1.3: Age of Residents: 2013 vs 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Sex by Age." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B01001, 2013 & 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B01001?q=B01001&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 1.4: Sex by Age Group, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Sex by Age." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B01001, 2013 & 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B01001?q=B01001&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 1.5: Nativity of Residents, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Nativity and Citizenship Status in the United States." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B05001, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B05001?q=B05001&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 1.6: Residents Born Outside the US by Place of Birth, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Place of Birth for the Foreign-Born Population in the United States." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B05006, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B05006?q=B05006&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 1.7: Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Detailed Household Language by Household Limited English Speaking Status." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B16002, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B16002?q=B16002&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 1.8: Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households by Language, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Detailed Household Language by Household Limited English Speaking Status." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B16002, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B16002?q=B16002&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 1.9: Disability Status by Age Group, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Sex by Age by Disability Status." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B18101, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B18101?q=B18101&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 1.10: Number of people identifying as having a particular disability, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Sex by Age by Hearing Difficulty." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B18102, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B18102?q=B18102&g=050XX00US51003,51540.; U.S. Census Bureau. "Sex by Age by Vision Difficulty." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B18103, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B18103?q=B18103&g=050XX00US51003,51540. ; U.S. Census Bureau. "Sex by Age by Cognitive Difficulty." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B18104, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B18104?q=B18104&g=050XX00US51003,51540.; U.S. Census Bureau. "Sex by Age by Ambulatory Difficulty." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B18105, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B18105?q=B18105&g=050XX00US51003,51540.; U.S. Census Bureau. "Sex by Age by Self-Care Difficulty." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B18106, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B18106?q=B18106&g=050XX00US51003,51540. ; U.S. Census Bureau. "Sex by Age by Independent Living Difficulty." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B18107, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B18107?q=B18107&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
AHDI
Table 1: American Human Development Index: Comparison Across Benchmark Localities Life Expectancy: "Virginia Data and Resources." County Health Rankings, www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/virginia/data-and-resources. Educational Attainment: U.S. Census Bureau. "Educational Attainment." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S1501, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2023.S1501?q=S1501&g=050XX00US51003,51540. School Enrollment: U.S. Census Bureau. "School Enrollment." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S1401, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2023.S1401?q=S1401&g=050XX00US51003,51540. Median Personal Earnings: U.S. Census Bureau. "Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2023 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over With Earnings in the Past 12 Months." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B20002, 2023, https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B20002?q=B20002&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 2.1: American Human Development Index by Census Tract. See Sources for Table 1
Figure 2.2: Dimensions of the American Human Development Index by Census Tract. See Sources for Table 1
Table 2: Student and non-student residents in neighborhoods surrounding the University Overall Poverty Rate: U.S. Census Bureau. "Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months by Sex by Age." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B17001, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B17001?q=B17001&g=050XX00US51003,51540. SNAP Benefits: U.S. Census Bureau. "Receipt of Food Stamps/SNAP in the Past 12 Months by Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months for Households." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B22003, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B22003?q=B22003&g=050XX00US51003,51540. Age: U.S. Census Bureau. "Sex by Age." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B01001, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B01001?q=B01001&g=050XX00US51003,51540. Poverty by School Enrollment: U.S. Census Bureau. "Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months by School Enrollment by Level of School for the Population 3 Years and Over." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B14006, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B14006?q=B14006&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Health Profile
Figure 3.1: Life Expectancy by Race, 2024. "Virginia Data and Resources." County Health Rankings, www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/virginia/data-and-resources
Figure 3.2: Average Life Expectancy by Census Tract. Life Expectancy Estimates for Thomas Jefferson Health District 2008-2012. MAPP2Health: Planning District 10. public.tableau.com/app/profile/thomas.jefferson.health.district/viz/MAPP2Health-ReduceHealthDisparitiesandImproveAccesstoCarePriorityIndicators/MAPPPriorityThree
Figure 3.3: Food Insecurity Rates in the City of Charlottesville, 2022. Dewey, A., Harris, V., Hake, M., & Engelhard, E. (2024). Map the Meal Gap 2024: An Analysis of County and Congressional District Food Insecurity and County Food Cost in the United States in 2022. Feeding America. www.feedingamerica.org/research/map-the-meal-gap/by-county
Table 3: Health Outcomes by Census Tract PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, Census Tract Data 2024 release. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health. https://data.cdc.gov/500-Cities-Places/PLACES-Local-Data-for-Better-Health-Census-Tract-D/cwsq-ngmh/about_data
Table 4: Health Prevention Measures by Census Tract See Source for Table 4
Figure 3.4: Residents with No Health Insurance by Race, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Selected Characteristics of Health Insurance Coverage in the United States." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S2701, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2023.S2701?q=S2701&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 3.5: Residents with No Health Insurance by Census Tract, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Selected Characteristics of Health Insurance Coverage in the United States." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S2701, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2023.S2701?q=S2701&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 3.6: EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Year, 12/1/16-7/10/24. Data prepared by the Charlottesville Fire Department including responses from the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad over the period 12/1/16-7/10/24
Figure 3.7: Rate of EMS Responses to Opioid Overdose by Race: 12/1/16-7/10/24 See Source for Figure 3.6
Figure 3.8: EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Census Tract: 12/1/16-7/10/24. See Source for Figure 3.6
Education Profile
Figure 4.1: Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity for the population 25 years and over, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Educational Attainment." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S1501, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2023.S1501?q=S1501&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 4.2: Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher by Census Tract for the population 25 years and older, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Educational Attainment." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S1501, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2023.S1501?q=S1501&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 4.3: School Enrollment (Ages 3-24) by Census Tract, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "School Enrollment." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S1401, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2023.S1401?q=S1401&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 4.4: AP & Dual Enrollment in CCS, 2023-2024. Advanced Programs. Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). www.doe.virginia.gov/data-policy-funding/data-reports/program-participation-data/advanced-programs
Figure 4.5: Short Term Suspension Incidents by Race/Ethnicity in CCS, 2023-2024. School Quality Profiles. Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). schoolquality.virginia.gov/download-data
Figure 4.6: Chronic Absenteeism in CCS, 2023-2024. School Quality Profiles. Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). schoolquality.virginia.gov/download-data
Living Standards and Housing Profile
Figure 5.1: Median Personal Earnings by Sex and Race, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2023 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) by Sex by Work Experience in the Past 12 Months for the Population 16 Years and Over With Earnings in the Past 12 Months." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Tables B20017A-I, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B20017?q=B20017&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 5.2: Median Household Income by Census Tract, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Median Household Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2023 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B19013, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B19013?q=B19013&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 5.3: Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Median Household Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2023 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B19013A-I, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B19013?q=B19013&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 5.4: ALICE Thresholds 2010-2022. United for Alice. www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Virginia
Figure 5.5: ALICE Households by Race/Ethnicity, 2022 United for Alice. www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Virginia
Figure 5.6: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI): 2015-2024. Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). Housing Data. Zillow. www.zillow.com/research/data/
Figure 5.7: Gross Rent by Census Tract, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Median Gross Rent (Dollars)." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B25064, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B25064?q=B25064&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 5.8: Rent Burdened Households by Census Tract, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income in the Past 12 Months." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B25070, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B25070?q=B25070&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 5.9: Home Ownership by Race: 2013 & 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Tenure." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B25003A-I, 2013 & 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B25003?q=B25003&g=050XX00US51003,51540.
Figure 5.10: Home Ownership by Census Tract, 2023. U.S. Census Bureau. "Tenure." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B25003, 2023, data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B25003?q=B25003&g=050XX00US51003,51540.